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Sustainability in Banking

Location: United States Experience Type: Forage Experiences

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Assess a potential business partner’s sustainability practices and design appropriate controls for reporting with ACCA and CIMB Group. #ACCAFutureReady

ACCA is excited to welcome you to our Sustainability in Banking Job Simulation!

We have partnered with CIMB Group, a leading ASEAN-based universal bank, to bring to life the role of an accountant in banking. This program will show you how banking plays a key role in creating a more sustainable world, and how accountants can drive impact for a better world. 

ACCA Careers is your employability super-connector, linking ACCA talent with employers across the globe. With thousands of job opportunities from a wide range of employers, and a careers advice section dedicated to building up the skills you need in the world of work, visit ACCA Careers today to super-charge your career. Be sure to also check out the ACCA Career Navigator tool to acquire new skills, explore career opportunities, and grow your talent.

This program will help you to build your practical skills and provide you with unique insight into the industry.  We hope you enjoy!

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 5-6 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Client Due Diligence
    Identifying Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and controversies in the palm oil sector

    • Industry Research
    • Industry Knowledge
    • Critical Thinking
    • ESG Analysis
    • Risk Analysis
  • Identifying Sustainability Performance Targets in Sustainability-Linked Loans
    Designing a Sustainability Linked Loan by defining key Sustainability Performance Target KPIs

    • Sustainability Performance Target
    • Sustainable Finance
    • Sustainability Linked Loans
  • Designing an Internal Audit Scope for ESG Reporting
    Design a test work plan to assess completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of the internal GHG emission reporting process

    • Audit Management
    • Ethics
    • Integrity
    • Communication Skills
    • Audit and Assurance
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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